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warriors of the clouds

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April 9th 2011
I've just showered (properly) for the first time in 5 days. Quite the effort I think. You see i've just returned from 4 days in the mountains around Chachapoyas. What a wonderful experience, challenging at times yes, but well worth the money and the effort. Olga and I arrived in Chachapoyas after a big adventure from Vilacabamba across the border....a trip that took one and a half days probably ... read more

South America » Peru » Amazonas » Chachapoyas

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more